The Midas touch was the theme to develop - gold. One of the suggestions was to use gold leaf and since it was a material and technique I had never tried before, that is what I used for my project. I found it to be difficult to handle and to apply. The process itself is simple and I used a kit that contained all the necessary elements. First you can apply a layer of red paint that will help the gold tones stand out, next you apply the adhesive and let it dry for about 30 to 60 minutes. This layer will stay tacky for up to 24 hours. Then you can apply the gold leaf to your liking with the help of a brush. To help maintain color and avoid peeling a layer of sealant in applied next. To finish, you can still apply a layer of antiquing liquid.

After pondering many possibilities, I headed to the local Salvation Army store. I found a ceramic sake bottle for only 99 cents. I decorated the base with a row of teal metallic stickers. I did not use the red paint and applied adhesive to the remaining area of the bottle. Then I applied the gold leaf in sections until the bottle was covered, trying to cover all the little flaws and seam lines. Next I applied a layer of sealant and, to finish, I hanged a decorative medallion using gold thread.